ceased

American

[seest] / sist /

adjective

stopped or ended; discontinued.

The vehicles and drivers from the ceased bus routes will be used to help provide rail replacement bus services.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of cease.

Other Word Forms

unceased adjective

Etymology

Origin of ceased

cease + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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He now says that in future, he would avoid flying via the Gulf hubs, even once hostilities have ceased – because he has "no faith" the region's troubles would end there.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Whether in Kyiv or Khan Younis, war has ceased to be a mechanism for conflict resolution and has instead become a perpetuator of instability, humiliation and loss.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Crude oil prices have surged, and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but ceased, sending energy importers in search of alternate sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

This reflects a belief that broad military actions against Iran will have ceased and that the removal of active warfare will spark a relief rally.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Our cows ceased to be scared when I was a baby.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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